Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 85509-85510 [2016-28419]
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Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Review of Child Nutrition Data
& Analysis for Program Management.
OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW.
Summary of Collection: The Richard
B. Russell National School Lunch Act of
1946 (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), and the
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
1771 et seq.) provide the legislative
authority for the Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) to administer the National
School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the
School Breakfast Program (SBP). These
programs provide Federal financial
assistance and USDA Foods to public
and non-profit private schools and
residential childcare institutions to
facilitate serving meals that meet
nutritional standards. In accordance
with Federal regulations, School Food
Authorities (SFA) collect a range of
required and reported basic data
elements that the States and FNS use to
monitor program reach, efficiency, and
implementation, but they also collect
additional data, which the SFAs need to
manage their own operations. SFAs and
States have migrated from paper-based
processes to Management Information
Systems (MIS) of varying levels of
sophistication for the management of
their data. FNS is conducting the
Review of Child Nutrition Data and
Analysis for Program Management
Study to document the current status of
the SFAs’ and the State’s NSLP/SBP
MIS.
Need and Use of the Information: The
data collected from this voluntary study
will be used to evaluate the available
data elements that State agencies and
SFAs collect for the operation of the
NSLP and SBP. FNS will use the results
of this study to identify specific data
elements that could improve and
streamline reporting to FNS to improve
program oversight. The information
gathered from the study will also be
used to provide technical assistance to
State agencies and SFAs and to develop
MIS best practices.
Description of Respondents: State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 4,382.
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Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Other (once).
Total Burden Hours: 2,712.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Request Revision
and Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS) to request revision and
extension of a currently approved
information collection, the Aquaculture
Surveys. Revision to burden hours will
be needed due to changes in NASS
estimates programs, target population
sizes, sampling designs, and/or content
of questionnaires.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by January 27, 2017 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number 0535–0150,
by any of the following methods:
• Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
Include the docket number above in the
subject line of the message.
• Efax: (855) 838–6382.
• Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD–
ROM submissions to: David Hancock,
NASS Clearance Officer, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Room 5336
South Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–
2024.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand
deliver to: David Hancock, NASS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R.
Renee Picanso, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)
720–4333. Copies of this information
collection and related instructions can
be obtained without charge from David
Hancock, NASS—OMB Clearance
Officer, at (202) 690–2388 or at
ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Aquaculture Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0150.
Expiration Date: June 30, 2017.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to revise and extend a
currently approved information
collection for a period of three years.
Abstract: The primary objective of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
is to prepare and issue state and
national estimates of crop and livestock
production, prices, and disposition. The
Aquaculture Surveys program produces
estimates at the national level on both
trout and catfish. Survey results are
used by government agencies and others
in planning farm programs.
The trout survey includes inventory
counts, sales (dollars, pounds, and
quantities), percent of product sold by
outlet at the point of first sale, number
of fish raised for release into open
waters, and losses. The catfish surveys
include inventory counts, water surface
acreage used for production, sales
(dollars, pounds, and quantities), and
losses.
• Twenty-five states are in the Trout
Production Survey. In January, data are
collected in the selected states that
produce and either sell or distribute
trout. State, federal, tribal, and other
facilities where trout are raised for
conservation, restoration, or recreational
purposes are included in the survey.
• Nine states are in the Catfish
Production Survey. Data are collected
from farmers in January for inventory,
water surface acreage, and previous year
sales. In addition, farmers in the three
major catfish producing states are
surveyed in July for mid-year inventory
and water surface acreage.
• The surveys conducted in Florida,
Hawaii, and Pennsylvania are
conducted under cooperative
agreements with each of these states.
• All of the surveys conducted under
this approval will have voluntary
reporting, with the exception of the
Pennsylvania survey. The Pennsylvania
State Government requires producers to
respond to this survey.
The Catfish Feed Deliveries and
Catfish Processing surveys that are
present in the current information
collection were discontinued due to
budget sequestration in 2013. The
information that was collected by these
two surveys is now being collected and
published by the Catfish Institute in
their bimonthly publication Catfish
Journal.
Authority: These data will be
collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C.
2204(a). Individually identifiable data
collected under this authority are
governed by Section 1770 of the Food
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Security Act of 1985, as amended, 7
U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to
afford strict confidentiality to nonaggregated data provided by
respondents. This Notice is submitted in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 Public Law 104–
13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and Office
of Management and Budget regulations
at 5 CFR part 1320. NASS also complies
with OMB Implementation Guidance,
‘‘Implementation Guidance for Title V
of the E-Government Act, Confidential
Information Protection and Statistical
Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),’’
Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June
15, 2007, p. 33362.
The Pennsylvania aquaculture census
is being conducted to obtain basic data
on aquaculture production per Section
4217 of the Pennsylvania Agriculture
Act of 1998, which states that, ‘‘Persons
licensed shall submit annually a
summary report of sales specifying the
amount or weight of each species sold
and gross receipts.’’
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 15 to 20 minutes
per response. Pre-survey publicity or
cover letters will also be included to
encourage respondents to complete and
return the surveys and to provide the
respondents with information on how to
complete the surveys using the internet.
Respondents: Farms and aquaculture
facilities.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
Approximately 3,700 per year.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1,100 hours.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical,
technological or other forms of
information technology collection
methods. All responses to this notice
will become a matter of public record
and be summarized in the request for
OMB approval.
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Signed at Washington, DC, November 9,
2016.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Notice for Inviting Applications for the
Position of National Fund Manager for
the Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice invites
Community Development Financial
Institutions to apply for the position of
National Fund Manager for the Healthy
Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), which
was authorized under Section 4206 of
the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm
Bill).
DATES: Applications are due by 4:00
p.m. Eastern Standard Time on
December 28, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit complete
applications to: James Barham,
Agricultural Economist, Rural BusinessCooperative Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Stop 3254, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0783;
james.barham@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
On February 7, 2014, the Agricultural
Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113–79) (2014 Farm
Bill) was signed into law. Section 4206
of the 2014 Farm Bill established the
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
(HFFI). The purposes of the HFFI are to
improve access to healthy foods in
underserved areas, to create and
preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize
low-income communities by providing
loans and grants to eligible fresh,
healthy food retailers to overcome the
higher costs and initial barriers to entry
in underserved areas.
A key component to the successful
implementation of the HFFI is the
National Fund Manager (NFM). The
primary roles of the NFM, as identified
in the 2014 Farm Bill, will be to raise
private capital, provide financial and
technical assistance to partnerships, and
fund eligible projects to support
retailers and their supply chains that
bring fresh, healthy food into
underserved areas.
HFFI was designed as a three-agency
initiative. Since the Department of
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Treasury and the Department of Health
and Human Services already have HFFI
activities underway through existing
programs, in standing up HFFI at USDA,
the Agency and the NFM will take great
care to ensure appropriate cooperation
and coordination to achieve the goals of
HFFI. Until Federal funds are
appropriated for this HFFI program, the
NFM will pay for its own
administrative, fundraising, and
management costs; USDA will not be
responsible for such costs. Those costs
may be covered through private
fundraising agreements or other third
party sources. If and when Federal
funds are made available, Section 4206
permits them to be used to cover
administrative expenses of the NFM in
an amount not to exceed 10 percent of
the Federal funds provided.
I. Eligibility Criteria for Being the
National Fund Manager
To be eligible to be the National Fund
Manager, the applicant must meet each
of the following conditions:
• The applicant must be a
Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S.
Department of the Treasury Department
CDFI Fund.
• The applicant must have been in
existence on February 7, 2014, and must
still be in existence on the date the CDFI
applies for the NFM position.
II. Roles and Responsibilities of the
National Fund Manager
The Agency envisions that the NFM
will have a variety of roles and
responsibilities to help ensure the
success of the HFFI program. The
following presents the general roles and
responsibilities of the NFM currently
envisioned by the Agency. The final
roles and responsibilities will be
identified in an appropriate agreement
as agreed upon between the successful
applicant and the Agency. The roles and
responsibilities may vary depending on
whether Federal funds are appropriated
for the HFFI program.
A. Assistance-Related
• Raise private capital. The NFM will
be expected to raise private funds to be
used toward the HFFI purposes.
• Leverage public funds. The NFM
will be expected to leverage, and
encourage the use of, funds from other
federal agencies/resources, such as
Treasury’s CDFI Fund, HHS’ Office of
Community Services, SBA loans and
grants, and USDA loans and grants.
• Other financial assistance. In
addition to the types of financial
assistance identified in the statute
(loans and grants), the NFM may
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently
Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently
approved information collection, the Aquaculture Surveys. Revision to
burden hours will be needed due to changes in NASS estimates programs,
target population sizes, sampling designs, and/or content of
questionnaires.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 27, 2017 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535-
0150, by any of the following methods:
Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include the docket number
above in the subject line of the message.
Efax: (855) 838-6382.
Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions to:
David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20250-2024.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: David Hancock,
NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Renee Picanso, Associate
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, (202) 720-4333. Copies of this information
collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from
David Hancock, NASS--OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690-2388 or at
ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Aquaculture Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 0535-0150.
Expiration Date: June 30, 2017.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise and extend a
currently approved information collection for a period of three years.
Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural
Statistics Service is to prepare and issue state and national estimates
of crop and livestock production, prices, and disposition. The
Aquaculture Surveys program produces estimates at the national level on
both trout and catfish. Survey results are used by government agencies
and others in planning farm programs.
The trout survey includes inventory counts, sales (dollars, pounds,
and quantities), percent of product sold by outlet at the point of
first sale, number of fish raised for release into open waters, and
losses. The catfish surveys include inventory counts, water surface
acreage used for production, sales (dollars, pounds, and quantities),
and losses.
Twenty-five states are in the Trout Production Survey. In
January, data are collected in the selected states that produce and
either sell or distribute trout. State, federal, tribal, and other
facilities where trout are raised for conservation, restoration, or
recreational purposes are included in the survey.
Nine states are in the Catfish Production Survey. Data are
collected from farmers in January for inventory, water surface acreage,
and previous year sales. In addition, farmers in the three major
catfish producing states are surveyed in July for mid-year inventory
and water surface acreage.
The surveys conducted in Florida, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania
are conducted under cooperative agreements with each of these states.
All of the surveys conducted under this approval will have
voluntary reporting, with the exception of the Pennsylvania survey. The
Pennsylvania State Government requires producers to respond to this
survey.
The Catfish Feed Deliveries and Catfish Processing surveys that are
present in the current information collection were discontinued due to
budget sequestration in 2013. The information that was collected by
these two surveys is now being collected and published by the Catfish
Institute in their bimonthly publication Catfish Journal.
Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7
U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this
authority are governed by Section 1770 of the Food
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Security Act of 1985, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to
afford strict confidentiality to non-aggregated data provided by
respondents. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and
Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. NASS
also complies with OMB Implementation Guidance, ``Implementation
Guidance for Title V of the E-Government Act, Confidential Information
Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),'' Federal
Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June 15, 2007, p. 33362.
The Pennsylvania aquaculture census is being conducted to obtain
basic data on aquaculture production per Section 4217 of the
Pennsylvania Agriculture Act of 1998, which states that, ``Persons
licensed shall submit annually a summary report of sales specifying the
amount or weight of each species sold and gross receipts.''
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 15 to 20 minutes per response. Pre-
survey publicity or cover letters will also be included to encourage
respondents to complete and return the surveys and to provide the
respondents with information on how to complete the surveys using the
internet.
Respondents: Farms and aquaculture facilities.
Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 3,700 per year.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,100 hours.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, technological or other forms of
information technology collection methods. All responses to this notice
will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request
for OMB approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, November 9, 2016.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-28419 Filed 11-25-16; 8:45 am]
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